The Las Vegas Raiders are at a crossroads with rookie QB Fernando Mendoza—should he start immediately or sit behind veteran Kirk Cousins? While tradition and fear of criticism push teams toward the “sitting” strategy, new data from 2024 shows no proven link between bench time and long-term success. Mahomes’s rise wasn’t built on sideline learning but on raw talent—and trying to replicate that for every rookie may be misguided. Ultimately, success hinges on innate ability, not coaching control.
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